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    Rebuilding a "73" inline 150 Mercury ???

    Im new to the out-boards. <br />While out on the lake the other day I experienced a sudden loss of power.<br />I brought the 73 Baja 1600 in and backed into a dock area to pull the plugs while still in the water hoping that it was just a foul plug. <br />The # 1 plug had the dreaded aluminum...
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    Looking for history on #925 Baja 1600-C race boat

    EDIT: Please post once, in one forum. The post in boat restoration is fine, I will leave it alone.<br /><br />Multiple posts will be deleted.<br /><br />Thanks. :)
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    Looking for history on #925 Baja 1600-C race boat

    EDIT: Please post once, in one forum. The post in boat restoration is fine, I will leave it alone.<br /><br />Multiple posts will be deleted.<br /><br />Thanks. :)
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    Looking for history on #925 Baja 1600-C (race boat)

    Here is a link to pics of the 73 Baja race boat I just bought.<br />It has no harware exept what is required for racing. It has no cleats, lights, or pleasure boat items.<br />It has no carpet and never has, never will. The floor is painted black w/red and blue splatters on it.<br />It has three...
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    Anyone know the history of # 925 ???

    Here is a link to pics of the 73 Baja race boat I just bought.<br /> It has no harware exept what is required for racing. It has no cleats, lights, or pleasure boat items.<br /> It has no carpet and never has, never will. The floor is painted black w/red and blue splatters on it.<br /> It has...
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    73 , 150 w/Leaky carbs.

    Ok , Im just now starting to learn about the outboards. <br /> I just bought a super cool and very nostalgic 73 Baja 1600 racing boat w/a past racing history as #925 navigated by Fred Miller previously of Baja. <br /> It has a 73 Mercury 150hp that looks to be the original engine as well.<br...
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    Wavin a hand !!!

    High all !<br /> My name is Brian King and I have been a fan of boats for 30+ years.<br /> I feel they are a vital part of my sanity and keep me feeling young.<br /> I have 4 boats at present. <br /> One is a 76 Sleekcraft 24' Executive w/455 Olds, Jacuzzi pump, and cuddy. This is one sexy...
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    120 to 260 repower ?

    Some may have read about the coupler failing in my open bow 79 Galaxie 17'er w/120.<br /> I had planned on the repower before I even bought the boat because I like the way the boat looks (very nautical) and it has plenty of room for a V-8.<br /> It just doesnt make since to me to pull...
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    Pre Alpha Outdrve slipped

    I have a 79 Galaxie 17' V-hull w/120 Mercruiser (pre Alpha) . While out playing around yesterday , the freshly rebuilt outdrive (60 hrs)just quit driving outa the blue and all at once at 3800rpm. An odor similar to a burnt clutch (overheated brakes)was present . I brought it home and checked the...
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